We all have a right to believe. However nobody is obligated to respect the beliefs themselves. Your belief does not bestow upon you any special rights. Nor does your right to believe carry a right to automatic respect of that belief. To clarify: Respect; a feeling or understanding that someone or something is important, serious, etc., and should be treated in an appropriate way, free from ridicule and criticism. Deserve; to merit, be qualified for, or have a claim to (reward, assistance, puni...